DOES LIGHT AFFECT FUNGAL GROWTH? EXPERIMENTAL ANALYSIS UNDER MONOCHROMATIC LED SOURCES

• DOI: 10.25039/x50.2023.pp006
• Publication Date: 2024-01-25T17:43:47Z
• Authors: L. Bellia; L. Birolo; F. Fragliasso; A. Genovese; B. Palella; M. Petraretti; G. Riccio; I. Stanzione; M. Corsaro
• Keywords: Monochromatic color; Fungal growth

The use of multichannel LEDs is crucial in museum applications to design ad-hoc spectra able combine fruition and protection needs, i.e., maximizing Colour Rendering Index controlling energy content risk wavelengths responsible for the photochemical degradation exposed objects. A similar approach could be applied also prevent biological risk, such as fungi growth on artifacts, studying microorganisms’ sensitivity different wavelengths. paper investigates rate proteins carbohydrates five fungal strains cultivated inside experimental boxes equipped with four monochromatic LEDs. It has been demonstrated that, even if are heterotrophic organisms do not need light grow develop, their rate, change when irradiance conditions. acquired information useful a future SPDs implemented applications.